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A Caribbean Vacation

A Caribbean Vacation

By Christopher Searles
Published on Monday, November 21, 2011

I have spent a morning or two, exhausted and shoeless, standing in an airport bomb detector after being groped by a TSA agent, all because the New York State DMV apparently doesn't see "Christopher" as a common enough name to be able to fit the whole thing on my driver's license. Even so, I really have no problem with the increased security measures at our airports. But if you can avoid the hassle, why not?

Day Trips by Land

Day Trips by Land

By Cathy Meinhold
Published on Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Long Island is a unique and extraordinary place. Separated by 120 miles and a couple of hours are the world-famous hustle and bustle of New York City and the wind-blown ocean village of Montauk. On any given day, the adventurous soul can travel between these bookend jewels and stop at any of the hundreds of equally interesting places in-between. Travel from the island into Manhattan for dinner and a show or from New York City to Greenport for a sail and fresh seafood on the dock. The choices are endless, with countless destinations at your disposal.

Day Trips by Sea

Day Trips by Sea

By Leyla Marchetto
Published on Monday, July 11, 2011

Summer is in full swing, so why not take the time to plan a fun excursion in July or August? Sick of sitting in traffic? Opt for a day trip by sea! Don't own a boat? No need! For each of the following adventures, all you need is a little planning and a ride to the ferry. Combined with a trip on Hampton Jitney, all of these trips are doable to-and-from Manhattan if your heart desires.



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Day Trips by Sea

Day Trips by Sea

Summer is in full swing, so why not take the time to plan a fun excursion in July or August? Sick of sitting in traffic? Opt for a day trip by sea! Don't own a boat? No need! For each of the following adventures, all you need is a little planning and a ride to the ferry. Combined with a trip on Hampton Jitney, all of these trips are doable to-and-from Manhattan if your heart desires.

The Need for Speed

The Need for Speed

For all that Long Island has to offer in a recreational sense, the ocean, bays, harbors, and sounds introduce a whole different kind of fun. With watersports businesses scattered throughout the East End, residents and visitors can stay plenty busy by renting powerboats, jet skis, and even motorized surfboards. Each adventure provides a perspective that can't be viewed from anywhere that you can reach by car.

Fourth of July 2011

Fourth of July 2011

This year's Fourth of July holiday weekend is a three-dayer, just as Memorial Day was (for those of you who need to get a jump on it, July 1 is a Friday). The Fourth falls on the Monday, so the Federal Holiday and the actual date match up this year. Among other notable anniversaries, this year also marks the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty — okay...it was dedicated on October 28, 1886, but it was restored for her centennial, which was celebrated on July 4, 1986; ergo, 125th. If you haven't been, go. Check www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit and throw in a visit to Ellis Island as well. It's also the 235th birthday of the good ol' US of A, which is — ostensibly — what all the Fourth of July hoopla is to be about.

Day Trips by Land

Day Trips by Land

Long Island is a unique and extraordinary place. Separated by 120 miles and a couple of hours are the world-famous hustle and bustle of New York City and the wind-blown ocean village of Montauk. On any given day, the adventurous soul can travel between these bookend jewels and stop at any of the hundreds of equally interesting places in-between. Travel from the island into Manhattan for dinner and a show or from New York City to Greenport for a sail and fresh seafood on the dock. The choices are endless, with countless destinations at your disposal.

Special Ways To Say "Thank You"

Special Ways To Say "Thank You"

When you really think about it, there should probably be more than one day a year devoted to Mom. After all those years of changing diapers, helping you with your science projects and pulling her hair out after your first fender-bender, 24 hours don't quite seem to cut it. That being said, I suggest you go the extra mile to make every Mother's Day even more special for all the mothers in your life.

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